How to Read Modern Buildings

by Will Jones

How to Read Modern Buildings

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction, Art, Design

256 pages, Paperback

Published March 24, 2016

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cool little book. I'm told architects are poor writers. Book confirmed.

[Anna Makarova · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction into architecture that will make it a lot easier for you to decipher the fabric of modern built environment. Love the “How to Read” editions: always concise, straight to the point and filled with photos and sketches.

[Ahmad Hesham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great pocket sized guide for precious information about architecture genres starting from late 19th century till now,
simplified and straight forward, aided by sketches,photos,and diagrams. Serves well as a tiny dictionary for an architect

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great intro to architecture! I am noticing so many things on houses and other buildings now!

[Eneko Polo · Rating 2 out of 5]

No me ha gustado nada; aunque he podido rescatar datos interesantes, la lectura es pesada, mal estructurada y que motiva la lectura en diagonal.

[Rana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great introduction to architecture. It’s structure guides the reader’s understanding of modern buildings and the illustration allows the reader to imagine every detail written. Highly recommended!

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice summary of modern architecture filled to the brim with examples. Quite a good quick reference and also could be used as a guide of what to see in a city (the index by building location is a very nice touch).

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like others in the "How to Read" series, this is an excellent primer that handily comes in a not-so-hefty size. I found the second section, where you can compare how different types of buildings (e.g. religious buildings, cultural buildings, etc.) have changed with various architecture styles, the most enlightening. Also makes for a good checklist of buildings to visit. If you're remotely interested in architecture and learning about why 19th/20th century buildings look the way they do, this is a good book for you.

[Colin Sutter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little book, very informative. Wish there were real images instead of sometimes hard to read line drawings, especially for a book at this scale.